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Bridges of Understanding Foundation
EIN 20-5821634 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY
Profile
To foster a personal understanding between the American people and people of the Arab World through one-to-one relationships between thought leaders and the creation of original youth focused programs.
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Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Asset Growth
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Revenue Growth
3rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
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Flat from 2017
Liabilities
-
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Net Assets
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Flat from 2017
Revenue
Down$0
Down $35,748 (-100%) from 2017
Expenses
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Filings
Most recent year
2018 • Form 990EZXML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.
- Assets
- $0
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $0
- Revenue
- $0
- Expenses
- -
- Net income
- -
Latest Detailed Filing
The latest 2018 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2015 below.
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- May 3, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.0
- Gross Receipts
- $439,251
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To foster a personal understanding between the American people and people of the Arab World through one-to-one relationships between thought leaders and the creation of original youth focused programs.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $326,217 | $350,790 | ▲ $24,573 |
| Accounts Receivable | $75,000 | $100,000 | ▲ $25,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $401,217 | $450,790 | ▲ $49,573 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $2,240 | $6,952 | ▲ $4,712 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,240 | $6,952 | ▲ $4,712 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $398,977 | $443,838 | ▲ $44,861 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $398,977 | $443,838 | ▲ $44,861 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $401,217 | $450,790 | ▲ $49,573 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karim Kawar | President |
| Luma Kawar | Vice President |
| David Bradley | Director |
| Marlene Malek | Director |
| Samia Farouki | Director |
| Kathryn Hubbard | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $439,033
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $218
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $439,033
- Change in Net Assets
- $44,861
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $249,937 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $144,453 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $58,742 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $144,453 | - | - | $144,453 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $46,930 | - | $11,732 | $58,662 |
| Advertising | $10,003 | $769 | $4,617 | $15,389 |
| Travel | $5,524 | $1,973 | $395 | $7,892 |
| Other Expenses | $3,609 | $296 | $1,650 | $5,555 |
| Information Technology | $1,890 | $872 | $145 | $2,907 |
| All Other Expenses | $599 | $85 | $237 | $921 |
| Insurance | - | $632 | - | $632 |
| Office Expenses | $355 | $163 | $27 | $545 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $289,433 | $46,215 | $58,742 | $394,390 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Nomads Group | New York, NY | - | Youth Talk | $134,453 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | - | Outreach, Myriad Voices | $10,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
“Karim and Luma Kawar are married”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“The board of directors and executive leadership reviewed the 990 with the auditors and independently. The information was reviewed at length for accuracy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“No documents available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Bridges of Understanding Foundation
- EIN
- 20-5821634
- Phone
- 9177552179
- Address
- PO Box 2232 Radio City Station, New York, NY 10101
Signing Officer
- Name
- Faisal Al-Juburi
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2016-05-03
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2007
- Legal Domicile
- Ny
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Morse and Company Cpas
- Address
- 505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
- Preparer
- Dexter A Morse CPA
- Phone
- 2127652200
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description
“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Outreach, Myriad Voices: A Cross Cultural Festival - BOU continued its collaboration on Myriad Voices, a showcase of Arab and Muslim theatre artists and an initiative of Georgetown Universitys Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics. In association with the Lab and its founders Ambassador Cynthia Schneider and Dr. Derek Goldman, BOU curates a series of discussions surrounding the impact of theatre on public perception and policy and supported the development of Generation (WH)Y? an immersive theatre and technology experience that showcased the voices of Arab and Muslim youth. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Outreach, Places of Pilgrimage - BOU produced this video and podcast series, conceptualized with award-winning Iraqi American playwright Heather Raffo and Epic Theatre Ensemble. It provides a platform for the stories of and relating to young Arabs living in marginalized communities. Developed through theatrical writing workshops, these pieces provide a startling and frank look at the life-altering journeys that trailblazing individuals have taken and the bravery required to talk about them. Most importantly, they tell us in their own words words that never fail to resonate across cultures and regions. Mentors engaged by BOU as part of this series included filmmaker Cherien Dabis, activist Mona Eltahawy, and actor Nadia Dajani.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Outreach, Myriad Voices: A Cross Cultural Festival - BOU continued its collaboration on Myriad Voices, a showcase of Arab and Muslim theatre artists and an initiative of Georgetown Universitys Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics. In association with the Lab and its founders Ambassador Cynthia Schneider and Dr. Derek Goldman, BOU curates a series of discussions surrounding the impact of theatre on public perception and policy and supported the development of Generation (WH)Y? an immersive theatre and technology experience that showcased the voices of Arab and Muslim youth. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Outreach, Places of Pilgrimage - BOU produced this video and podcast series, conceptualized with award-winning Iraqi American playwright Heather Raffo and Epic Theatre Ensemble. It provides a platform for the stories of and relating to young Arabs living in marginalized communities. Developed through theatrical writing workshops, these pieces provide a startling and frank look at the life-altering journeys that trailblazing individuals have taken and the bravery required to talk about them. Most importantly, they tell us in their own words words that never fail to resonate across cultures and regions. Mentors engaged by BOU as part of this series included filmmaker Cherien Dabis, activist Mona Eltahawy, and actor Nadia Dajani. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Karim and Luma Kawar are married |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The board of directors and executive leadership reviewed the 990 with the auditors and independently. The information was reviewed at length for accuracy. |
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